Character and Wit

Character

Character noun - A written or printed mark that is meant to convey information to the reader.

Show all Definitions

Wit and character are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wit" instead a noun "Character".

Wit noun - A person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor.

Show all Definitions

Character and wit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Character" instead a noun "Wit". informal substitute

Nearby Words: witty, witling

The best of these is the final episode of the third series, which explains why the moronic Prince George is remembered by history as a man of wit and character.

Source: Series / Blackadder
Perhaps due both to his misfortune and his considerable wit, however, he's among the most popular POV character among fans and even the author himself.

Source: Unpopular Popular Character
An alternate Alternate Character Interpretation: Petruchio has no interest at all at taming Kate (as he says early on, he actually likes her for her wit), but all his friends expect him to try to.

Source: Alternative Character Interpretation / Theater

Cite this Source

Wit and Character. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/character/wit

Character & Wit. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/character/wit>.

Wit or Character. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/character/wit.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "character" and "wit" have occurred on timeline